Palm Beach Atlantic University vs Lipscomb University

Palm Beach Atlantic University and Lipscomb University, both esteemed private Christian institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Palm Beach Atlantic, located in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida, boasts a diverse student body and a strong focus on community engagement. Lipscomb, nestled in the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, emphasizes academic excellence and spiritual growth. While both universities share a commitment to providing a Christ-centered education, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Lipscomb University	Palm Beach Atlantic University
Overview
Location	Nashville, Tennessee	West Palm Beach, Florida
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	85.0%	71.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.0%	89.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$50
SAT range	1100 - 1270	1030 - 1240
ACT range	22 - 29	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	18.0%	77.0%
Students submitting ACT score	65.0%	31.0%
Total number of applicants	3,422	1,923
Total number of admissions given out	2,532	1,728
Admitted students who chose to enroll	663	505
Yield rate	26.2%	29.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$53,252	$53,668
Average net price	$26,614	$27,881
Tuition	$33,012	$33,538
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,816 Meal plan: $6,160	Room/dormitory: $5,872 Meal plan: $5,256
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $24,624	99.0% Average amount $23,465
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $5,142	51.0% Average amount $5,286
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $17,590	6.0% Average amount $14,922

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,952 Men 39.3% Women 60.7%	2,837 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	1,826 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%	850 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	52.3%
International students	2.5%	4.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,630	1,228
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Florida New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Business Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.3%	60.8%
Dropout rate	28.1%	36.5%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $100,230 Year 2: $119,716 Year 3: $125,699 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,830 Year 2: $79,473 Year 3: $83,140 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,863 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $74,926 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,789 Year 2: $54,697 Year 3: $63,289 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,514 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $60,483 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,065 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $56,306 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,287 Year 2: $53,080 Year 3: $53,583 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,305 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $50,821 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,522 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $50,008 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,450 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,652	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $95,539 Year 2: $113,354 Year 3: $121,395 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,430 Year 2: $60,689 Year 3: $57,694 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,359 Year 2: $54,996 Year 3: $55,997 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $45,575 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,914 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,523 Year 3: $40,886 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,875 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $40,718 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,924 Year 2: $40,392 Year 3: $40,381 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $33,527 Year 2: $36,151 Year 3: $36,801 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,547 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $36,792

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